Two Egyptian Umrah Pilgrims Killed in Bus Crash in Makkah
Bus carrying 47 Egyptian pilgrims crashes near Al-Jumum on the way to Makkah, leaving 25 injured.
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Saudi Hajj Ministry Starts Using AI to Improve Pilgrim Services
Nusuk AI and Digital Mutawwif help millions of pilgrims with real-time guidance in over 180 languages.
Well of Tuwa (Bir Tuwa): Prophet Muhammad PBUH Took Bath In It
Well of Tuwa is also called Bir Tuwa. Jarwal is one of the famous Makkah areas.
Egyptian Christian Man Wins Free Umrah Trip for Muslim Neighbour
Mina entered a Quran contest under his own name to win his Muslim neighbour Um Ali a free Umrah pilgrimage.
Nusuk App Adds Live Crowd Levels for Tawaaf and Sa’ee
New Nusuk features help pilgrims track worship, check crowd levels, and book travel.
Umrah Pilgrims Must Book Nusuk Service Package for Every Visit
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says a valid multiple-entry visa does not remove the need to book a package and permit for each trip.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Enters the Holy Kaaba
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani delegation performed Umrah and entered the Holy Kaaba in Makkah on Friday.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches Contest for Best Pilgrim Umbrella
Ministry invites designers to create lightweight, sun-safe umbrellas for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches New Digital Integrations Portal
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduces single platform to link with government and private partners.
Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
New visa lets pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia repeatedly over 365 days, with up to 90 days total stay.
Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity
Expats who stay in Saudi Arabia after their visa expires, including Umrah pilgrims, risk fines, jail and deportation.
Buggy Rides to Masjid Quba: Routes, Fares and Timing
Pilgrims travelling from Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) to Masjid Quba can now ride a buggy along the Quba Walkway instead of walking or taking a bus or taxi.
Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Must Declare Cash or Gold Over SAR 40,000
Travelers, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, must now declare cash and gold above SAR 40,000 at Saudi borders.
Careem Bike Lets Pilgrims Ride to Madinah’s Historic Mosques for 29 SAR
Pilgrims in Madinah can rent e-bikes through the Careem app from stations near Masjid an-Nabawi to visit mosques and historic sites across the city.
Masjid an-Nabawi: Wristbands for Children Available at Gates 301, 307, 329, 331 and 339
Free identification wristbands help reunite lost children with their families quickly.